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News and Announcements from UCSF Office of Opportunity & Outreach

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Vice Chancellor Renée Navarro, PharmD, MD, speaks at the 2025 Chancellor's Leadership Forum, with (left to right) Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS; UCSF Health CEO and President Suresh Gunasekaran, MBA; and Elizabeth Ozer, PhD.

Chancellor's Leadership Forum on Opportunity & Impact

April 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Mission Bay and Webinar


The Office of Opportunity and Outreach invites the UCSF community to join the 18th Annual Chancellor's Leadership Forum on Opportunity & Impact. This year’s forum will include a discussion on the development of a new strategic plan for opportunity and impact and updates on community climate survey action planning, followed by a Q & A session. All are welcome.

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DOM Honors Michelle Guy, MD, Among Master Clinicians


UCSF Department of Medicine (DOM) has honored five clinical faculty with the designation of Master Clinician in 2026. Master Clinicians are honored for their commitment to clinical medicine and superb clinical skills. Awardees this year are: Michelle Guy, MD; Raymond Hsu, MD, MAS; Vivek Jain, MD, MAS; Scott Steiger, MD; and Sunny Wang, MD.


Learn about Master Clinicians

Meet the New Multicultural Resource Center Asst. Director

April 15 I 10:00 am - 11:30 am

MU 102, Parnassus


The Office of Opportunity and Outreach's Climate and Belonging team welcomes Jody Leo as the new Assistant Director of the Multicultural Resource Center this month. The UCSF community is invited to meet the new center lead and connect with resource center staff during a Welcome Breakfast.


Register for the Welcome Breakfast

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Health Equity Scholar Awardees Honored at Symposium

April 17 I 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay


The 2026 Health Equity Scholar Awardees, Vuong Do, PhD; Dan Kabella, PhD; Kayla Karvonen, MD; and Adali Martinez, MD, will be honored and present research presentations at the It's About a Billion Lives Symposium, sponsored by the Multiethnic Health Equity Research Center, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, and Smoking Cessation Leadership Center.


Register for the Event


Educational Symposium

Black People Get AIDS Too: Remembering the Early Black Organizing Struggles

April 27 I 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Zoom


Join the UCSF Department of Social Sciences, Graduate Division and Library for the educational symposium, Black People Get AIDS Too: Remembering the Early Black Organizing Struggles, honoring Black HIV/AIDS organizers from the San Francisco Bay Area, featuring round table discussions, clinical perspectives, and more. Registration is free and all are welcome.


Register for the Event

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Join the CARE Program in Recognizing Denim Day

April 29 I 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

MU 102, Parnassus


The Office of Opportunity and Outreach CARE Program invites the UCSF community to participate in international Denim Day. Attendees are encouraged to wear denim to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence, and gather in community with the CARE Advocate.


Register for the Event

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UCSF Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month


UCSF recognizes Arab American Heritage Month throughout April. Celebrate historical and cultural contributions of Arab Americans at special events, download Zoom backgrounds, and check out special menus in UCSF dining areas.


Learn about Arab American Heritage Month

Opportunity Spotlight


Check out programs, grants, awards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth!


Climate and Belonging Student Leadership Awards

Nominations due April 10


Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA)

Applications due May 4


Upcoming Events

UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas on campus.

Views and opinions shared at events may not reflect the perspective of the University.

April is Arab American Heritage Month


Thursdays

Digital Accessibility Office Hours Virtual


April 7 - May 1

Staff Engagement Survey


April 15

Multicultural Resource Center Welcome Breakfast


April 16

Fostering Awareness: Faith & Representation Culmination Panel - From Theory to Practice on our Campus


April 21

Native American Health Alliance Book Club


April 22

Spring 2026 True Selves Learner Support Group


April 27

Educational Symposium - Black People Get AIDS Too: Remembering the Early Black Organizing Struggles


April 28

Chancellor's Leadership Forum on Opportunity and Impact


April 29

Denim Day


May 5

Climate and Belonging Graduation Celebration


Save the Date: Staff Resource Days 2026

June 1 - 5, 2026


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